Sep 23, 2008
Sep 23, 2008

Vase

Vase

1905

decorated by

Jean-Charles-Hippolyte-Abel Leger

(French)

made at

Sèvres Porcelain Factory

(French, est. 1756)

Porcelain

Overall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)

Gift of Henry H. Hawley 1997.289

Description

The shape of this vase, with its globular body and long neck, is influenced by the form of Chinese porcelain vases intended to hold singular flowers or branches. Delicate pink poppies with green and gold leaves decorate the vase.

See also
Collection: 
Decorative Arts
Type of artwork: 
Ceramic
Medium: 
Porcelain

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